Google MapsAn Elizabeth woman was killed Thursday in Roselle after being struck by two cars, one of which failed to stop after hitting her.

ROSELLE — An Elizabeth man has been charged in connection with the hit-and-run death of a woman who was crossing a street in Roselle to visit friends, police said.

Taalibdin Yusef Muhammad, 26, was driving east near the 600 block of East Third Avenue about 7 p.m. Thursday when he struck the woman who had just she left her parked car, said Roselle police spokesman Lt. James Loprete.

Sara Lopez, 60, of Elizabeth, died at the scene, Loprete said.

Muhammad was arrested Friday night and charged with death by auto and several other motor vehicle violations, said Loprete.

Witnesses of the incident and evidence collected at the scene were important in tracking down the suspect, said Loprete.

Muhammad was arrested at work, while his car was found at his home, he said.

Witnessess said Lopez was thrown into westbound traffic after being struck by Muhammad’s small, silver car that then fled the scene, he said, adding the car’s driver side rearview mirror was left at the scene.